| winter
season |
| 17 Dec - 23rd April |
| summer
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| resort height |
| 1200m |
| highest lift
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| 2466m |
| snow range |
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| snow
probability |
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transfer distances |
| Grenoble 97km |
| Chambery 97km |
| Geneva 188km (1.5hrs) |
| Lyon 197km |
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a
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| Breathtaking
scenery with stylish architecture combine to make Châtel a true
experience for all who visit.
Châtel is
a French resort located on the border with Switzerland and is close to
Geneva airport. Based in the Portes du Soleil area you will find
access to large areas of skiing to suit all abilities with over 650km
of piste. The picturesque old village is still rustic in parts but has
plenty of facilities and breathtaking scenery.
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Châtel has
three main ski areas – Super-Châtel, Linga and Pré la Joux. These are
linked by a free ski bus which runs every 15 minutes in the winter.
Ideal for beginners and intermediates, with its sweeping tree-lined
blue runs, the Super-Châtel ski area links directly into Switzerland
and the resorts of Torgon and Morgins. |
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bad points |
- great scenery
- part of the extensive Portes du Soleil network
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aprés ski |
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The cuisine is fabulous and comes highly recommended. For a great
après ski atmosphere visit Tunnel, the Avalanche or L’Isba. It is busy
at weekends with many French and Swiss visitors.
A favourite the guests is a visit to the micro brewery
pub Le Fer Rouge. The landlord brews his own hand drawn Ale, Lager and
Stout, all of which are excellent.
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activities |
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Under ice diving * Bobsleigh run * Ice skating *
Snowshoeing * Bowling * cinema * indoor pool * gym * parapenting *
walking trails |
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eating out |
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Châtel's bars and restaurants are a
welcoming and friendly place to go for fine wine, grilled meat and
local cheeses. A
good fish restaurant is called La
Ripaille. |
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other amenities |
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Doctors * chemist * masseurs * dentists * optician *
banks * petrol station * food shops * gift shops * Each Wednesday
morning there is local market in the town centre selling local produce |
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children |
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| tourist
office |
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Tourist Office
BP.40 – F – 4390
Chatel |
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Tel: 00 33 450 73 22 44 |
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Fax: 00 33 450 73 22 87 |
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